Current Affairs

Why in the news? Indian Railways is set to deploy AI-driven technology to strengthen security measures on freight trains. DRISHTI System What is it?: DRISHTI is an AI-Based Freight Wagon Locking Monitoring System developed for Indian Railways. It aims to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Supreme Court opined about reconsidering the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 in the wake of deteriorating air quality in the national capital. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) What is it?: It is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Canada hosted the G-7 Foreign Ministers’ Summit. G-7 Grouping What is it?: The Group of Seven (G-7) is an informal bloc of advanced industrialised democracies. Formation: Formed in 1975 as G-6 and became G-7 in 1976 … Continue reading →

Why in the news? November 15 marks Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, which marks Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary. Birsa Munda Who was he?: He was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, reformer, and religious leader in the Deccan region. Other Name – … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Oman has secured a seat on the International Coordinating Council of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Oman Location: Oman is a country in West Asia, situated on the south-eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union cabinet has cleared the new royalty rates of Critical Minerals. Critical Minerals What is it?: Critical minerals are minerals that are essential for economic development, strategic sectors, and energy transition, but are vulnerable to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union  Commerce and Industry Minister distributed  GI tag certificates to 7 new products. Geographical Indications (GI) Tag What is it?: A Geographical Indication (GI) is an intellectual property right used to identify goods that: Originating … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Investigators are using DNA profiling to determine the suspect of the recent deadly car explosion outside the Red Fort in New Delhi, highlighting how genetic analysis plays a crucial role in forensic investigations. DNA Profile What … Continue reading →

Why in the news? An upgraded version of the Passport Seva Programme was launched by the Ministry of External Affairs. Passport Seva Programme What is it?: Passport Seva Programme (PSP) is the Government of India’s flagship e-governance initiative under the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The banking sector is projected to raise nearly ₹25,000 crore through Tier II bonds in the ongoing financial year. Tier II Bonds What is it?: Tier II Bonds are debt instruments issued by banks to augment … Continue reading →